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title: 7 Must-Have Features for Your CT New Home
description: Discover 7 must-have features for your new Connecticut home, recommended by Sunwood Development, expert custom home builders in Wallingford, CT.
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# [7 Must-Have Features for Your CT New Home](https://www.sunwooddevelopment.com/building-blog-ct/7-must-have-features-for-your-ct-new-home-inserted-)

 Written by [Bob Wiedenmann](https://www.sunwooddevelopment.com/building-blog-ct/author/bob-wiedenmann) | Jul. 27, 2017

When you begin planning for a new home in the Northford, CT area you probably pay a lot of attention to things like [location](https://www.sunwooddevelopment.com/building-blog-ct/bid/61989/Building-Your-Connecticut-Home-Location-Is-More-Than-an-Address), home style, and floor plans—which are all absolute essentials to making sure you’ll end up with the home you really want. It’s also one of the reasons we offer so many different options in both our [Magnolia Ridge](https://www.sunwooddevelopment.com/magnolia-ridge-new-homes-for-sale-middletown-connecticut) and [Riverview Farms](https://www.sunwooddevelopment.com/lots-in-riverview-farms) communities. But there is more to creating a dream home than just floor plans and location. Here’s a look at 7 “must-have” features for your CT new home.

#### 1. Beautiful On The Outside

You'll want your new home to be attractive and inviting from the outside. That view is the first thing you see when you return home every day and it should be something that makes you glad you’re home. It’s also the first thing that friends and guests will see when they visit. It’s your home’s first impression and you want it to be a welcoming impression. On a new home in Bridgewater or Royal Oaks, those features can include:

#### <https://www.bridgewaternorthford.com/belton-classic/>

#### **2. Comfortable and Stylish on the Inside**

Of course you’ll decorate in your own style, but it’s greato have certain essentials in place before your do. Bridgewater and Royal Oaks homes offer:

#### **3. Customized Kitchens**

Your kitchen reflects your personality, and today’s open plan designs put your kitchen on display for family and friends alike. That’s why we offer custom-designed kitchens with:

**<https://www.bridgewaternorthford.com/dev/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Dayton_Quick-Delivery_11-30-17-V2.pdf>**

 

#### **4. Beautiful Bathrooms**

You want you Master bathroom to be comfortable and convenient, with a touch of elegance. And you want your main bath(s) to be warm and inviting because that’s one room most guests will see. To make that happen, our homes feature:

#### **5. Improved Comfort & Energy Efficiency **

**There was a time when "going green" meant expensive options and limited comfort. Not anymore! Now, in addition to saving energy (and lowering your utility bill) your home can be more comfortable than ever. We build in features such as:**

- High-efficiency, propane gas, forced warm air heat with central air conditioning that service one zone per floor
- Single hung vinyl windows with low-E argon filled glass and exterior screens for fresh air
- A 40-gallon propane water heater
- Plenty of Insulation(R-19 for exterior walls, R-38 rating for the attic, and R-30 rated insulation for the basement ceiling

#### **6. Finishing Touches For Your Yard**

**A new home sitting on a dirt lot isn’t very appealing. Your house doesn’t look finished until your yard is in. You can enjoy:**

#### **7. Peace of Mind**

**It’s easy for a brand new home to look great, but what will things be like down the road? Sunwood offers an industry-leading 2-year home warranty that will give you the peace of mind to enjoy the new home of your dreams.**

[Here’s a helpful post about how to manage “information overload”](https://www.sunwooddevelopment.com/building-blog-ct/managing-information-overload-how-do-i-research-my-custom-home) when you’re planning a new custom home. It can help you make sure that you cover all your bases when it comes to those “must-have” features for your new home.

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